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The Breakfast Club
Categories: Restaurants Diners Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Diners, Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
270 Western Ave(between Riverdale St & Speedway Ave)
Allston, MA 02134
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton
(617) 783-1212
- Nearest Transit:
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Western Ave Opp Riverdale St (70, 70A, 86)
Western Ave @ Riverdale St (70, 70A, 86)
Western Ave @ Everett St (70, 70A, 86)
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 6 am - 2 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
208 reviews for The Breakfast Club
Review Highlights
"That French toast was out-of-this-world yummy."
(in 44 reviews)
"...are near the top of the list when it comes to home fries."
(in 27 reviews)
"...is decked out in 70s, from movie posters to lunch boxes."
(in 12 reviews)
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208 reviews in English
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Review from Dana B.
2/8/2012
Even if the place sucked I would review this place well because it's themed to 80s movies. 80s music. 80s movie posters. Themed Dishes. But it didn't suck. it didn't disappoint in the least.
I ordered the Eggs Benedict loved it. And let's talk about those home fries! Damn! Wide variety of breakfast items for great prices. This should be on your brunch short-list if you live in the area. -
Review from Mindy D.
Boston, MA
1/22/2012
Recently my boyfriend suggested that we start going out for brunch on the weekends before one of us needs to venture off to work. We've tried a few breakfast places around the area, and they've been pretty decent. I've seen The Breakfast Club on Yelp a few times and its received good ratings, but usually says waits are long on weekends. It was early, before 9:30am, so we thought we'd give it a try....
When we got there we were actually 2nd in line to be seated. We looked around the place and got a little nervous because it is REALLY tiny, a true diner feel. Like I said, 1 of us always has work on the weekends so we needed to eat, not linger. After a few seconds we noticed 2 seats at the counter, next to a window and next to a girl who looked less than pleased to have to hold or wear her jacket. We seated ourselves anyway....Glad we did too because the couple waiting ahead of us waited almost 20minutes before they sat in a booth!
The coffee was good. A nice, black cup of diner coffee, in a heavy diner mug! yum! The waitress seemed really excited to take our drink orders, but then when we were ready to order a few minutes later she couldn't be found. The cook, who was cooking right in front of us, took our order. He was a really friendly, fun guy who seemed to really enjoy what he was doing. Even after we placed our order it took our waitress about 7minutes to come back to see if we needed anything.
I ordered the Breakfast Panini and my boyfriend orderd blueberry pancakes. 3 larrrrgggeeee pancakes with fresh blueberries, and a panini that was spicier than I expected (I really love spice!). The panini was on bread so big (not thick, just really large) that I could only eat half. It had avocado, eggs, bacon, and cheddar jack cheese. It would have been pretty bland without the cheese, so I definitely recommend the cheddarjack.
The potatoes are absolutely delicious...and this comes from a girl who really is NOT a fan of any sort of potato!!
The waitress only reappeared after we were ready for the check, she came over about 3 times to see if we were ready to pay. They take credit/debit cards. We were worried that they didn't because there was an ATM on the inside of the diner, but were pleasantly surprised to find out they did.
I would definitely go back to this place, and next time I know I'm trying the french toast. I looked A-mazing! -
Review from Wendy L.
Boston, MA
Love the atmosphere here! It's hard to find places like this nowadays...a true diner feel. The food is fairly cheap here and it's been delicious every time.
My favorite dish here is the Atlantic. - Eggs Benedict topped with smoked salmon all over a creamy hollandaise sauce with a side of crispy home fries. YUMM! I've had this dish at other breakfast restaurants and the smoked salmon usually tastes pretty fishy but it's really fresh here. It's only $11 here too! Where can you get a smoked salmon breakfast for that price?
The service is friendly and parking is pretty convenient on the street. It's only open until 2pm so I would get there early if you are craving for some homey breakfast food/sandwiches. -
Review from Johnny K.
Boston, MA
1/15/2012
Love the Breakfast Club - favorite dishes are either the Monte Cristo or Eggs Benedict! However recently had a good salmon on bagel with cream cheese and capers! Chocolate shakes rock! Great place to start your morning.
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Review from Cris L.
Allston, MA
10/5/2011
After reading the reviews, I was ready for a great experience, but the Breakfast Club was just "ok". The breakfast was decent, and prices were good, but this place is just an average diner. Sure, the diner car makes it a bit more glamorous, but i've eaten at much better Diners in the area. The menu is boring and very traditional--this would be a great location to create something unique and new (to match the neighborhood).
I may go back, but with the other great breakfast options nearby, I could live without the breakfast club.
Cash only. -
Review from Samantha M.
Jamaica Plain, MA
Updated - 12/6/2011
I would have no problem being buried alive in their pumpkin pancakes. I had those a year ago, and I still can't get them off my mind.
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11/29/2010
I love the pumpkin pancakes, homefries, and music here. Even with a line you can find a couple of… Read more »
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Review from Adi H.
Boston, MA
9/14/2011
Wow, did not expect this. There was so much hype for this place that I was expecting a true brunch delight.
Ordered a strawberry milkshake and a special: panini on buttered scali bread with a fried egg, bacon, tomato, pepperjack, and avocado.
The panini was pretty good, if not a bit oversalted. The homefries were DEFINITELY oversalted/seasoned.
The real affront, however, was the milkshake. No self-respecting diner would use NESQUIK strawberry syrup in their milkshakes. No way! It was a synthetically sweet, synthetically pink abomination and I was thoroughly disappointed.
Despite the unsatisfactory food, the service was wonderful, pleasant, attentive, and all that other good stuff. Willing to try again for some pancakes maybe, but definitely have had my dreams dashed.... -
Review from Jeanette H.
South Gate, CA
8/10/2011
I live for pancakes. I would survive on them if I could :) I don't know if anybody knows my secret shame??? lol. I worship this place. They have the BEST PANCAKES!!! Its been a long while since I've been here but I fantasize about their pancakes (and its been years!). They were always soft and thin with a sweetness baked in with beautiful crispy edges. They know how to make a perfect cake.
This tiny, throwback place is a diner my friend and I would frequent as long as I can remember when we lived in Boston. We would take a couple buses to get there lol. FYI, its only open for breakfast and lunch. I was heartbroken I didn't get a chance to stop by on my last Boston trip but do plan on going here next time. This spot and Zaftigs are my favs for breakfast!! -
Review from Qui C.
6/8/2011 3 photos
Unpretentious breakfast food are my favorite. Diners are my favorite spot to find them. Give me 2 over easy eggs with corn beef hash and I am a happy girl any day.
This place is pretty cool. everything is decked out in 70s, from movie posters to lunch boxes. The place is kinda small but we had no wait for a table. Food was good, service was good. Fairly priced. Overall a decent breakfast.Listed in: Bean Town
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Review from James A.
Boston, MA
7/14/2011
There aren't many places in Allston that conjure up images of traditional America - the good stuff you'd expect to see on a road trip. Most of it is strip malls, office blocks and so on.
Saving us from the boring suburban monotony that is Western Avenue is the Breakfast Club. This place looks and feels like a traditional diner, and the food inside is to match. The serving sizes are generous, the food tastes good and the service is friendly.
I highly recommend the Basket Case - it's got everything: eggs, sides, pancakes or french toast... just how you want them all done. And if you happen to be there in summer '11, I can also highly recommend the special french toast with bananas and nutella. Screw crepes, this is the real deal.
It's a great place to end up on the weekend for a lazy brunch, but be warned - the queues can get long past midday! -
Review from Kate T.
Boston, MA
7/25/2011
Delicious short order breakfast in a vintage diner, Saturday morning cartoons on the TV, friendly waitstaff and really good strong coffee. What more could you want? Well, in fact, the only thing I want is a shorter line, since you will always end up waiting for a table (most of the time the line wraps around outside). Insider tip: if you come with a party of only 1 or 2, squeeze through the line of larger parties and see if a couple of seats at the counter are open for you. This is totally kosher.
The French toast will knock your socks off as will their home fries (served on the side with most orders). Splash some Frank's on those bad boys and you are good to go! -
Review from Brian B.
Brighton, MA
7/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great Diner Atmosphere With Down to Earth Prices
The Breakfast Club is a real gem! Cozy diner ambiance, delicious diner food, and prices that can't be beat.
I've been here a few times, and tried a couple different breakfast items. Most recently I had the Princess LOL. It's a giant belgian waffle covered with fresh fruit and whipped cream. I also got a side of corned beef hash. The waffle was delicious, and so substantial that I was only able to finish half of it. The corned beef hash had a nice layer of crisp from the griddle and tasted divine.
I would recommend getting here early, or with time to spare. There aren't a whole lot of tables, so there can be a bit of a wait. Counter seating was readily available, however. The service is quick and courteous, and the cooks are efficient and skilled at cooking up those awesome diner breakfasts you dream about! -
Review from Janet K.
Queens, NY
5/5/2011
Food: crunchy french toast (the BOMB: very crunchy outside, soft inside, various fresh fruit on top *a special so not always available*)
pumpkin pancakes (a little crunchy candied ginger in the middle, full pumpkin flavor *a special so not always available*)
the princess - aka belgian waffle w/ fresh fruit & whipped cream - (medium crispy waffle, with fresh fruit and homemade whipped cream!)
eggs (normal, good)
potatoes (*they changed their potatoes more recently, it's better!* sliced and well cooked with onions)
Atmosphere: The decor is very cute: oldies-style diner with booths and counter space. There is always 80s music playing, which is cool, and there are 80s movies posters everywhere.
Pros: Great low prices!
Cons: Going for brunch on the weekends, there is often a line to wait. I've had to wait at 10am on Saturday, it just depends sometimes. If coming 11am or later for brunch, definitely expect a wait. It is self-serve tables, so be proactive and look for seats - the people in front of you may be waiting on a larger table.
This place has the BEST crunchy french toast, so if they have it and you love french toast, ORDER IT! This place is 5 stars because of this item. Nowhere else is it that good. And it's always a good idea to check the specials. -
Review from Jason I.
Cambridge, MA
7/21/2011
I must say, didn't come here on a Saturday or a Sunday morning, but Thursday morning instead.
Had the janitor with eggs over easy. It was perfect. Food was fast cheap and delicious. Service was great.
I'll def be back. -
Review from Meg A.
South Waltham, MA
7/8/2011
This is one of my ManFriend's favorite breakfast joints, and breakfast is one of my favorite meals. We hardly ever go out for breakfast as we enjoy whipping up our own usually, but sometimes you just want someone else to do the work for you, you want it to taste good, and you want it fast (TWSS).
The Breakfast Club delivers on all counts. It's the dive bar of breakfast places. Unpretentious and easy. The only real wait about the whole thing is the line that sometimes wraps around the front of the building to get in. It's that popular. Once you're inside though, the waitresses are right on top of things, and you'll get your yummy breakfast in no time. I think we've almost always sat at the bar the handful of times we've been there, and we like to play the game where we stare in awe at just how fast the cooks bust out an omelet.
Your coffee will always be hot and refilled, they even have iced- in like, three or four flavors, which was a total win in this summer New England heat.
Go! Listen to 80's music. Remember how much you loved Patrick Swaze. Get full. You'll be happy you did. -
Review from Alex P.
Boston, MA
8/2/2011
There we were, kinda hung over and out for a drive on a beautiful summer morning, when it became apparent that what we both really badly needed was some iced coffee and eggs.
I had never been here before, but he suggested it, and the name won me over before I even knew it actually had anything to do with John Hughes.
Besides the awesome posters and theme, the food is great, not greasy, easy, fast and cheap. It's classic fare, for any time. The coffee was weak, but I'm a little picky.
There was about a 15 minute in-line wait, but I think that's a good sign. Plus, there's nothing like a mid-sized line to make you look around and enjoy the day. But I guess in winter it might suck because it was so long, we were outside. It moved quickly, though. -
Review from Myha T.
Brighton, MA
5/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great diner for breakfast/brunch! It's a cute little diner I found through Yelp and enjoyed. We had to wait about 20 minutes before we got a table which stinks but that just made me more excited to try the place. Everyone in line only had good things to say.
Tried the pastrami and steak and eggs. Both were delicious and I'd go back for something new. -
Review from Kim C.
Boston, MA
2/20/2011
Most of what has been said is true: cheap, diner-like, awesome music, cute and cozy, and parking lot.
I'm sad that my experience was not as fantastic as those experiences of the other reviewers--I left a little disappointed with the food. My bf got the cinnabon special (which included maple-flavored marscapone) and it was amazing. It was sweet and topped off with fresh fruit... he stopped short of licking the sauce off the plate. I got the red eggs benedict, or whatever it was called, and it was disappointing. The potatoes and english muffin were both soggy, and the entire thing was just ok. Not horrible, but just.... meh. *Shrugs* Maybe I ordered the wrong thing?
The service and people working a TBC were very friendly, though, and this review is certainly not a reflection of them.
My search for the best breakfast in Boston continues... -
Review from Ana R.
4/2/2011 2 photos
I used to go to The Breakfast Club all the time when I lived in Allston, and when my boyfriend and I were in Cambridge this past week, I had to come again. And I wasn't disappointed. It's just as good as I remember.
For a child of the 80s, there's no better atmosphere. Lunchboxes above the door, posters all over the place and only the best 80s tunes coming over the speakers. They've redone the seats since I was last there, they look great!
The food is standard diner fare - I recently had the Pilgrim, which is the Thanksgiving sandwich. Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and mayo. I wish it had been pressed more, because the bread got pretty soggy. My boyfriend had the Basket Case breakfast (after Ally Sheedy's character in the movie) - it was huge and cheap!
The menu is large, ranging from omelets to meatloaf plates.
We each had coffee and I also had a large V8 and it came out to $22. Not bad.
One star off for the average sandwich. Next time I'll try something else. It hasn't put me off the lunch menu, but I do know the breakfast menu is a rock star. -
Review from Shaun M.
Boston, MA
9/25/2011
Just moved into the area, and every weekend, without fail, we are in here at least once.
The people are great (becoming regulars now) and the food is exactly what you need after a heavy night out. Nothing like a Basket Case on a Sunday morning!
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Review from Elizabeth B.
Brookline, MA
11/21/2010
Hold the phone here. Did I go to the same place everyone else is reviewing? Impeccably clean? Fab homefries?
Nonono.
"Want coffee?" "Sure, could I get some skim milk?" "We only have milk, no skim milk" [glare]. Note: glare was from the waitress, not from me. And last time I checked skim milk was a type of milk...
Terrible service (so many glares!), mushy homefries, greasy/watery eggs. I got an omelette (no coffee) and it was $7. I wouldn't say that that is crazy cheap. Or an appropriate price for the quality.
With so many great breakfast places around, that are bigger than this tiny place, with better service and food, I couldn't imagine coming back here.
They didn't even play "Don't You Forget About Me." -
Review from Ernie K.
1/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
When my friends (Lindsay and Jason) took me here for brunch, I was thinking "I came all the way from NYC and you are taking me to a ghetto and taking me out to eat at a building that looks like a metal container? And to make things worse, we have to wait over 30 minutes to eat here?"
Oh...was I wrong or what? The best brunch I have ever had. I don't know what kind of stuff you put it in my French toast but they were amazing. And scali toast was light, fluffy and just perfectly toasted. How good was it? It was so good that I shoved everything down my throat to a point I have an indigestion. Yes, it was that good. No kidding.
Too bad seats are limited and you have to wait awhile to get a table. This would be the only reason why I am not giving this place a 5-star rating.
Thanks Lindsay and Jason for taking me here to eat! -
Review from sidanshu g.
Brighton, MA
2/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
I would go to this diner rather than going to ihop. Good omlettes, home fries and country music playing in he background.
The pancakes we ordered were half-cooked though. Had a good saturday brunch for $18 for 2. -
Review from Sheila S.
1/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
I love diners and I love breakfast. I also love cheap places with parking.
We got here at 1:15pm, swung into the parking lot, and easily found 2 empty bar stools. The waitress was friendly, helpful, and kept swinging by to make sure our coffee was fresh. The guy making our food? Pretty awesome. He was enthusiastic about making it and enthusiastic about us liking it. He offered others with smaller appetites to pack their food up for them.
My friend got the Balboa omelet, which she loved. I got the Basket Case, which is perfect if you like savory AND sweet. The eggs, potatoes, bacon, and toast were all perfect. The toast is white and comes heavily buttered, which I adore on the weekends. I chose french toast, and it's the buttery melt-in-your-mouth type that is battered perfectly without tasting eggy.
2 coffees + 2 dishes = just under $20 -
Review from Kim B.
Boston, MA
11/29/2010
I've been to this diner on three occasions over the past year. All three times were a great experience!
It's best to get there early on the weekends, probably before 9am. Otherwise, you can't find parking and you'll end up waiting outside to get in and grab a seat.
I LOVE the atmosphere. I love the theme, posters, music, and the names of the food. Every time I'm there, I just want to go home and watch 80's movies all day long. Usually the crowd inside consists of Allston/ Brighton college hipsters, but I think it's too early in the morning for them to be obnoxious and annoying.
Every time I'm there, I see the same waitresses working. I see the manager/ owner (or so I believe) walking around chatting with customers and workers, even occasionally flipping some pancakes. He seemed like a cool dude, and the people working seemed happy, too. The service has been friendly and prompt every time I've been there.
The food is great. Then again, if you're dying to stuff your face with pancakes, greasy bacon and hash-browns.. it's hard to get breakfast food wrong. I usually just stick to my usual Chocolate Chip pancakes with a side plate of scrambled eggs/ bacon, and it all tastes good to me. I can say though, the Pumpkin Pancakes were out of this world, and better than anywhere else I've had them.
Whenever I want breakfast food, I want to come here!
Another tip of advice: Allow time for a nap after eating here. -
Review from Scott C.
Briarwood, Queens, NY
4/2/2011
This place is awesome. The pumpkin pancakes are delicious! They are probably the best pancakes I've ever had. They're seasonal though, so they're not on the menu all the time. Another great seasonal item is the crunchy french toast. But again, not on the menu all the time.
As far as regular items, the bacon/eggs/toast/home fries combo (aka Basket Case) is really good and cheap. The old school atmosphere, the friendly staff, and 80s music also make this place great!
Go to TBC! -
Review from deb y.
12/11/2010
Oh, this place is just some kind of wonderful (hehe, get it?!). Not only do they really play up the John Hughes thing to pull at your heartstrings, but everything is accordingly priced like it's 1985. Ok, that's a slight exaggeration, but it's cheap. And they are generous with the butter on the toasts; who doesn't like butter?!
It's pretty much seat yourself but the line gets long and the dining car is small, so get there early or later on. -
Review from Aimy T.
Somerville, MA
8/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
Be prepared to wait in line during peak hours but it is worth it. I'm not really into pancakes. However, the special blueberry oatmeal buttermilk stack caught my eye and I gave it a shot. You get 3 fluffy pancakes filled with juicy blueberries abs crispy oatmeal, MMM! I only finished 2 of them because they were huge. I've also tried the banana nutella French toast but personally, it was too sweet for me. You can't go wrong with any of their eggs-sausage-homefries-toast plates. And the waitresses there are fantastic. Just maybe change the channel so we don't have to watch QVC, please?
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Review from Mayo B.
Milton, MA
9/5/2011
This place is a hit or a miss...very inconsistent food quality and service. Nothing really sticks out as excellent; it is all pretty generally okay....just depends if it busy or not. If its busy...dont bother going cause you be disappointed with the food and service. But when its not too busy, food is generally good...eggs and meats cooked well and home fries are seasoned well, but it's busy they can undercooked and raw. Overall, a good place for a casual breakfast.
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Review from Jessica G.
Boston, MA
1/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
For diners in Boston, it doesn't get better than this. Get ready for a high-school drama-themed menu with specials such as "The Detention" , "The Princess" and "The Janitor". The Basket Case is my personal favorite and comes with generous portions of eggs, bacon, buttered toast, home fries, and french toast. Not a meal for the faint of waist. Coffee is bottomless and the waitresses come around to check in on your cup frequently, true diner style. Thank you Emilio Estevez and Molly Ringwald for some of my fav breakfast in Boston.
If you're a first timer I would recommend arriving before 10AM on the weekends, if you would like to avoid the now loooong lines as this place is no longer a hole-in-the-wall find. -
Review from Jacque M.
Watertown, MA
12/21/2010 1 Check-in Here
This place has great atmosphere. I love diners and this is definitely one worth visiting. Huge breakfast menu and a large lunch selection. The waitstaff is really friendly and on-the-ball.
Very busy on weekends, but lines move quickly, so hang out and wait...it's worth it. -
Review from Erik O.
Boston, MA
12/12/2010 3 Check-ins Here
This place rocks. true 50's style diner food. good stuff. cash only but they have an ATM there.
expect a short wait on weekends. (5-10 min) -
Review from Ashley W.
Watertown, MA
11/6/2010
Impeccably clean, 80s decor, 80s music, a Breakfast Club themed menu, delicious food and super friendly staff. I ADORE this place!
Make sure you come really early if you don't want to wait in line! -
Review from Gregory M.
Brighton, MA
4/23/2011
Figuring as it was Saturday, my girlfriend and our friend decided to head out for breakfast, fearing the dread of our usual oatmeal and cereal rotation. Scouring the breakfast side of Yelp, the pickings were either unimpressive or further than we cared to walk on a rainy Saturday morning. Remembering hearing about a diner near by that had the same name as the gang that spent one weekend afternoon in detention that changed their lives, we immediately grabbed our jackets and headed for the door.
Upon arrival, there was a mass of eager and hungry people crammed into the doorway like hungover, hipster dressed sardines. Most were in groups of two or three like us, which just so happened to be the average number leaving at the same time. However, there was one wanker in front of us who was eating alone. Before I go on, I would just like to say thanks douche bag, for taking the counter where three seats just cleared out. It would have been courteous and considerate if you held off for a minute to let three people sit where three people could actually sit, together. For this, you are a wanker douche who eats alone.
Anyways, once seated, all three of us eagerly ordered coffee in their amazingly labeled "Breakfast Club" mugs. Now this, is a mug I would purchase; beautifully labeled and conveniently large. The waitress was quick to come back and grab our orders. I ordered the oatmeal with walnuts, and The Jock; an egg white omelet with mushrooms, peppers and broccoli with wheat toast (hold the butter). My girlfriend got the The Criminal, which came with just about everything except Judd T. Nelson; two pancakes, two eggs any style, sausage, toast, and homefries. Our friend ordered the Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes, which were a part of the Breakfast Specials.
The oatmeal came pretty quickly, and was surprisingly enormous and tasty. However, the walnuts were candied, which gave off this coated confectionery taste, and didn't cover the massive bowel like I would have enjoyed. Shortly after, our meals came, which is where I was massively disappointed.
Where in the omelets from the section marked "Omelets" mentioned them being three egg, this must have been secretly labeled under the "one egg" section. My omelet was so disappointingly small, that it looked like I ordered a side of omelet with my meal of toast. It was so tiny, it looked like an underweight albino fetus. I didn't know whether to eat it or call Planed Parenthood. Sorry for the similes and jokes, but it was just that disappointing. However, it didn't taste all that bad, and the waitress did actually remember not to lather the toast with butter, which typically doesn't happen at diners, even when requested. My friends Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes looked absolutely delicious, but weren't as big as I expected.
All in all, The Breakfast Club is a fantastic idea and atmosphere, with posters from almost every iconic 80's film plastered on the walls. Too bad it's all wrapped around so-so portions and uneven dishes. The coffee was good, as was the music, which was definitely cranked to 11, however, when I hit up a diner, I want massive portions as I'm not really giving two shits about what notch my belt is on. Until then, I have one question for you Breakfast Club: "Do you need...someone, or do you need me? Forget it, I don't really care." -
Review from Samir N.
Royal Oak, MI
10/7/2010
Once again, a line out the door is a sign of great things to come. Wait it out, it is really pretty quick. The 80s theme is just sheer greatness. After seeing their staff hustling about with waffles and french toast, I had drool dribbling down my chin. The apple cinnamon french toast was amazing and very reasonably priced.
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Review from Brandon V.
Williamsville, NY
4/1/2010
Great, simple diner. The simple bacon, eggs, toast that I ordered tasted wonderful. Friendly service. It seems that isn't much to ask for, but around here, even just the basics are too much for many diners, so I really appreciate this place.
Parking on the side of the building and if you go later than 9am on a weekday, it isn't busy at all, which is a good thing. Prices are reasonable for a diner in this area. -
Review from Kevin L.
10/12/2009
When I think about what a diner's supposed to be like... this is exactly it. Well, other than the chef guy talking into his earbud cell phone dongle... and the lack of smoke... or the plugged in iPod for music. But other than that, it's exactly what a diner should be like.
First off, it looks like a shack. Well, a shack that's wrapped in red paneling and worn still-shiny silver diner aluminum. Still, a shack on the side of the road nonetheless.
Second, the inside is set up just like one would expect a diner to be. Y'know. With stools at a counter. A coffee brewing machine with those glass pots and the plastic handles. TVs (albeit, the ones here are flat panels) hung on the walls, playing some obscure baseball game (come on... do I really understand baseball?). Oh, and the blunt, yet polite server lady who wants to get you out. Not in a bad way. Just in an efficient way. The way that I absolutely adore.
And efficiency is the way this joint rolls. From the time of ordering to the time we had our food was likely on the order of five minutes. There was magic involved. And/or, just practiced efficacy. Considering there were only the two employees - the server lady, and our chef who was on his cellphone earpiece talking the entire time - I was truly impressed by how quickly they turned around our grub.
And for all that it seemed like our food was whipped together in moments, it was eminently edible. Not amazing by any means. Just quality, filling, good food. And that too is just like I imagine a diner to be.Listed in: Allston, MA
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Review from Leighann F.
Astoria, Queens, NY
1/17/2009
As a certifiable Eggs Benedict lover, I was in my glory to find that The Breakfast Club served this dish in six different ways, including with PROSCIUTTO. I'd had it once this way in NYC and it forever changed my perspective on eating this brunch dish with smoked salmon. Unfortunately, I would have to advise against anyone ordering the Eggs Benedict with prosciutto here. It's not REAL prosciutto. It's glorified, processed ham product that was thick, burnt and really tough to chew. The eggs however, were perfectly poached, the English muffin toasted just right and the Hollandaise was excellent on both taste and consistency.
Thankfully, my boyfriend ordered The Basket Case and I shared a good portion of his french toast, smothered in butter and syrupy goodness.
Why the four-star rating after the horrible prosciutto mishap? Because Breakfast club is adorable, the service is friendly diner style and the milkshakes will bring me back to their yard any day. They have so many other choices for food (not just breakfast) and all of the orders of the people sitting around us made me salivate as I waited (unaware of the impending disappointment) for my food.
It's so worth another shot. Just stay away from the imitation prosciutto! -
Review from karen c.
Boston, MA
2/21/2009
I don't know if it's necessarily worth walk to in the freezing cold only to wait an hour for a table, but the food is damn good, especially after a night of boozing.
There are enough other reviews that tell you everything you need to know. Truthfully, I am only reviewing this because I'm determined to get to 400 by the end of the month.
-1 star for being too small
Might just be me, but I feel like the coffee is strong-makes me feel a little bit like I'm Jesse Spano on pills! I'M SO EXCITED!
-1 star for being the ONLY place my friends ever want to go to breakfast (I realize this is not the BC's fault, but I have to put blame on someone and my friends don't like it when I blame them). -
Review from Melissa M.
Medford, MA
Updated - 1/4/2009
All those Saturdays spent in detention have now paid off! I must amend my original review of the Breakfast Club, because they have improved in several ways:
You offer Mighty Leaf Tea! Holy crap, that is amazing. Most places give you crap warm water and a bag o Lipton on the side. But, you now offer some delicious tea and give a really cute teapot too boot. THANK YOU!!
You offer FRESH SQUEEZED OJ. Do you realize how happy this makes me? I hate going out for breakfast because some places have the really rancid from concentrate "orange juice." Let's be real, that shizz is nasty. Your orange juice tastes like fresh squeezed oranges. THANK YOU!!
Your fruit cup was surprisingly delicious! Freshly cut strawberries, sweet pineapple, ripe bananas, and a nice amount of fresh cantelope and honeydew! All of these fruits were bite-sized and perfect! AMAZING!!! THANK YOU!!!!
Eggs over Medium were perfectly cooked. And hot! GREAT! THANK YOU!!
Your music was on at just a good enough level to hear songs from the past and still carry on a conversation @ the same time. THANK YOU!!
Now, I hate going out for breakfast because normally I'd hate the experience due to the fact that I'd get:
A cup of "warm" water and a lipton tea bag on the side. NO THANKS!!
Blank stares from waitresses that clearly don't want to be @ work and just bad service. NO THANKS!!!
Crappy crappy fruit cup and bad OJ -- like mentioned above.
Eggs not cooked to order and COLD EGGS. NO THANKS!!
No music to speak of. Booo! NO THANKS!!
I'm really happy that I'll be back to my neighborhood Breakfast Club soon!Listed in: If you want to lose a…
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